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BLACK BOX PRODUCT PRICING   
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 01, 2007
SINGLE BLACK BOX   

 $159.00 + Shipping
$21.00 US   CAN $31.00

  • STANDARD BLACK BOX  (Model Code SBB Plus) KIT CONTAINS:
  • Six-volt Black Box with both DIN and RCA Q port connections.
  • Includes NEW DIGITAL EURO CHARGER - Travel world wide - smaller and lighter - camera bag size
  • Larger upgraded capacity battery.
  • All hand soldered construction.
  • Comes with belt clip for use on belt or light stand.
  • Price $159.00 each plus cost for Shipping/Handling and PayPal: 
  • Upgrade your cable module FREE.  ONE Quantum cable RCA jack upgraded to DIN.  Extras $10.00
TWO BOX COMBOS

$279.00 + Shipping
$30.00   CAN $42.00
Euro - AUS  46.00

  • TWO BLACK BOXES WITH ONE CHARGER COMBO KIT  (Model CBB Plus) CONTAINS:
  • The Extra Pack Offer.  A second pack, without charger.  No additional freight.
  • NEW EURO CHARGER - Travel world wide - will keep two batteries in charge - smaller, lighter
  • Larger upgraded capacity batteries
  • All hand soldered construction.
  • Comes with belt clip for use on belt or light stand.
  • Price $279.00 plus Shipping/Handling and PayPal: 
  • Upgrade your cable module FREE.  TWO Quantum cable RCA jacks upgraded to DINS.  Extras $10.00
EXTRA CHARGER

$40.00+ Shipping 

  • EXTRA HD EURO Worldwide CHARGER (INCLUDES CABLE AND DIN) - (Model EC)
    Price $40.00 each plus Shipping/Handling and
    Paypal. 
    Note:  If
    ordered at the same time as Combo, or any other special, space permitting, there is NO charge for freight.  If ordered after delivery of your packs, it is treated as a separate item and freight is $4.60.
PORT OPTIONS  

  $12.00 Included

  • ADDITIONAL HD DIN PORT   (REPLACES RCA PORT WITH DIN AT TIME OF SALE)
    May be ordered when we build your unit.  Price $12.00 each. No additional charges for freight. This is for the extra unit on the box. Do not confuse this with cable upgrades.   2nd DIN ports may support two strobes or one strobe and a FUJI S1, S2, S3.
RETROFIT PORT 

$20.00 + Shipping

  • ADDITIONAL HD DIN PORT (REPLACES RCA PORT WITH DIN IF YOU SEND US YOUR BLACK BOX AFTER THE SALE) 
    This is to retro-fit your existing unit with a second DIN port. Price $15.00 each plus Shipping/Handling and
    PayPal $8.90 for USPS Quick return to you. Canada Higher on postage. 2nd DIN ports may support two strobes or one strobe and a FUJI S1, S2, S3.
EXTENDED CABLES 

 $25.00 see terms below

  • Basically a 16 gauge (low resistance) DIN Female to DIN Male for use on Lightstands or as remotes.  Price $25.00 includes shipping on initial order.  Rush shipping add  $5.00. 

 

TUXEDO COMPACT PACK PRODUCT PRICING       
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 01, 2007
SINGLE TUXEDO WITH CHARGER

$115.00 Includes Shipping

  • REGULAR TUXEDO/ with CHARGER includes shipping.  This kit has the TUXEDO Compact pack with the standard three hour charger with charging DIN cable. 
SINGLE TUXEDO  NO CHARGER

  $79.00/89.00

  • REGULAR TUXEDO/ without  CHARGER
    This kit has the TUXEDO Compact pack added to your
    Black Box order.  It can be charged off the NEW EURO CHARGER if you read the instructions. This special pricing means the tuxedo will be shipped with the Black Box order simultaneously. If it is an afterthought add $10.00 for shipping since it will be a standalone item.
POLE CLIPS FOR TUXEDO AVAILABLE NOW (What's a pole clip?)
  • Hint: It's not a buzz cut in Warsaw. it's an inexpensive replacement for those thirty dollar light stand adapters the other guys sell to hang battery packs on.  These are pole clips. They are made from readily available hangers found in the electrical department of Lowes or Home depot and they are used for attaching conduit to walls or ceilings.
     
  • We add SHRINK TUBING to make the metal less prone to scratch your light stands and to get a good grip on the metal surface.
     
  • The bolt comes with it but I prefer to enlarge the capture end with a 1/4 inch drill so that the bolt swings or free wheels and then use a lock nut or NY-LOK on the thread to make it stay tight.
     
  • VOILA!!!  "Mon Shootiere".  If you buy the parts at Lowes or Home Depot you average about a dollar to 1.30. Actually finding the wide shrink tubing and lock nuts adds to the chase. I'll make about a hundred at a time and they will cost you $3.00 each ready to go.  Now that's fair!
     
  • You now have a hanger for the Tuxedo.  Slip the pole clip on the apex of the hanger and use a simple wire tie to put it together.  The really brave can simply use the supplied self tapping screw for a more robust connection but whatever don't drill the case, drill the loop in the Tuxedo.  Drill a 1/16 hole in the apex of the inchworm pole clip on the Tuxedo. Screw in the supplied screw.
     
  • Again, Drilling into the hanger is OK but not into the case. Now we will make you Clips for $3.00 each which is a lot cheaper than 30 to 40 dollars the other guys get.  And priority mail postage is only $4.60 to get those pole clips and pole cats together.
     

 

OTHER PRICING/ Miscellaneous Work / Conversions and Pricing
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 2007
 
VIVITAR  283/285/285HV

$20.00 + Shipping when applicable

REGULAR 283/285 Vivitar strobe Conversion with order of battery pack.
  • Install Jacobs Module for the Vivitar, includes 16 gauge cable, DIN plug to battery pack and converting your battery clip to a module, installing, cutting door, soldering tabs, supplying two fake batteries, and pinning in place.  You will not have to pay for a module. Also cord is 4-6-or 8 feet long to use on a light stand at no extra charge.
     
  • Install Full Metal Locking shoe with standard sync port and test button    $15.00
METZ 45 CT-CL 1,2,3,4 $20.00 + Shipping when applicable
REGULAR METZ 45 Module Conversion with order of battery pack.
  • Install Jacobs Metz Modular, similar to the Vivitar, includes 16 gauge cable, DIN plug to battery pack and converting your battery clip to a module. Customer must supply either a used NiCad clip, deader the better or a standard Metz alkaline battery holder for the module.

 

FAUX PACKS

Price based on condition and end usage

  • Made from Quantum TURBO and/or  Quantum Battery One or Two cases and the vinyl covered cardboard gets a new battery,
    charger and controls, looks like Quantum, works like a Black Box.
     Price depends on work involved.